Bicycle Pedals Recalled by Look Cycle; Pedals Can Break Causing Cyclists to Fall
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-08-05). Hazards: fall. About 80,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08354 |
| Published | 2008-08-05 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Bicycles & Accessories |
| Products | KéO Bicycle Pedals |
| Firm named in the title | Look Cycle |
| Firms | Look Cycle USA, of San Jose, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | France |
| Units (US) | 80,000 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide from January 2004 through July 2007 for between $100 and $500. |
Description
The recalled bicycle pedals were sold separately from bicycles. Pedal models include KéO Classic, KéO Sprint, KéO HM and KéO Carbon. The model name is printed in white on the side of the pedal. Date codes between January 2004 and December 2005 are included in this recall. The date code for the KéO Classic, Sprint and Carbon pedals is on a dial stamped onto the pedal. The date code for the KéO HM is on the bottom of the pedal, with the letters A through L corresponding to the month, and the numbers 4 and 5 indicating 2004 or 2005. "Ti" pedals are not included in this recall.
Hazard
The steel axle inside the pedal can break, posing a fall hazard to cyclists.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle pedals and return them to any authorized Look Cycle dealer, or contact Look Cycle USA to arrange for shipping and free repair.
Incidents and injuries
Look Cycle has received 14 reports of incidents with broken pedals, including 7 injuries which resulted in scrapes, cuts, contusions, elbow pain, and a knee injury.
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